Range | Tropical areas of Martinique, Guadeloupe, and possibly the surrounding Caribbean islands. |
Type | Arboreal. |
Diet | Spiderlings eat flightless fruit flies, pinhead crickets, and other small insects. Adults eat crickets, moths, flies, other large insects, and an occasional small lizard or pinkie mouse. |
Full Grown Size | 5 to 6 inches. |
Growth | Medium to fast speed. |
Temperature | 75 to 80° F. |
Humidity | 75 to 80%. All tarantulas that have at least a 3" legspan may drink from a shallow, wide water dish. |
Temperament | Docile and nervous. |
Housing | Spiderlings can live in a tall clear plastic container with air holes. Adults can live in a 5 to 10-gallon tank. Height is more important than floor space. |
Substrate | 2 to 3 inches of peat moss, potting soil, or wood chips. |
Decor | Branches, live plants, vines, etc. make good hiding places and provide a base for the web. Moss can be added for floor cover. |
Other Names | Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula, and Martinique Treespider. |